Character.AI
by Character Technologies Inc. dba Character.ai
Character.AI: status update
On October 12, 2026, Character.AI announced a voluntary Chapter 11 process to run a court-supervised sale of the company. It says the platform remains up and running, and that it will be wound down if no buyer keeps it operating.
If you used it: Character.AI says you can export your data or delete your account in the app or on the website.
Source: blog.character.ai · checked 2026-10-20
The Launchpad take
Verdict
Companion/role-play chatbot. Official Terms (character.ai/tos): users under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA/UK) are not authorized to use the service. Official help on age assurance: users verified under 18 are placed in a reading-only experience without character chat. Parental Insights lets a teen invite a parent or guardian for weekly activity reports (time spent and top Characters; not full chat content) — see character.ai/safety/parental-insights. This listing is not suitable for children; use the official Safety Center and parental controls. Published subscription prices unverified (official pricing did not render this session).
Entertainment role-play for adults; not a children’s product
Best for
Quick facts
- Free tier
- Ads, Limited daily features, slow mode, basic memory, 15 pins. No numeric limits published.
- Starting price
- $94.99/yr
- Platforms
- Web, iPhone, Android
- Company
- Character Technologies Inc. dba Character.ai
Pricing
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| c.ai+ | $94.99/yr |
Prices checked 2026-10-14
Key capabilities
Works with
- text
- role-play
Outputs
- text
Get it
How to use Character.AI on phones and tablets.
- Mobile web: Works in a mobile browser (responsive or dedicated mobile site).
Technical details
- Offline
- No
- API
- No
- Languages
- Not listed
- Difficulty
- Beginner-friendly
- Privacy
- Low
What changed
- 2026-10-20 · status — Added dated note on the Chapter 11 sale process (company blog, 2026-10-12).
- 2026-10-14 · plans — c.ai+ is $94.99/yr only. Removed the struck-through $119.88 / save 21% note.
Sources & notes(3)
- Status: https://blog.character.ai/an-update-on-character-ai/
- Company: https://character.ai/about
- Free tier: https://character.ai/subscribe
- Checked 2026-10-14 (from catalog copy)
- Some catalog figures are marked unverified.